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You're underestimating the effects of breaking points and phase shifts. The planetary system could at any point snap and transition to a completely different mo
by kachnuv_ocasek 5y ago
You're underestimating the effects of breaking points and phase shifts. The planetary system could at any point snap and transition to a completely different mode of functioning with irreversible changes cascading one after another.
- fooker 5y agoAnd we could get wiped out by a gamma ray burst at any point. So what?
- ljp_206 5y agoGiven consensus on a way forward and well-meaning intentions, we can at least tap the brakes on biodiversity loss/ecosystem destruction/human-related changes to our environment. Suggesting we should be fatalistic about circumstances we at least have a toe hold on today when tomorrow could yield an event we can do nothing about isn't helpful.